The Midwest Regional Bankruptcy Seminar is back after a three-year hiatus! The advisory board has created a one-day afternoon seminar with three focused sessions on the biggest issues in insolvency practice. Catch up with friends and meet new colleagues at the return of this favorite event, then conclude the day’s programming with a happy hour at the Taft Center!
Happy Hour at The Transept
Sponsored by Frost Brown Todd LLP
Registration Desk Opens
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Hot Topics with Bill Rochelle
This panel will discuss how the Supreme Court will, or should, rule on Purdue in deciding whether bankruptcy courts may issue nonconsensual, nondebtor releases of creditors’ direct claims. The panelists also will analyze other issues where the courts are split, such as whether subchapter V debtors have nondischargeable debts, the correct approach for calculating the amount of a capped claim on the rejection of a long-term lease, whether a discharge bars future liability on a personal guarantee, and who gets appreciation in the value of a home post-filing if a chapter 13 debtor converts their case to a chapter 7.
Networking Break
Case Law Update
Networking Break
Ethics and AI
Networking Reception at the Taft Center
| Early (by 9/5/23) | Regular (after 9/5/23) | |||
| Workshop Rates* | ||||
| ABI Member/Non-Member | $150 | $175 | ||
| Join and Save* | $550 | $575 | ||
| Govt./Aca. ABI Member | $100 | $125 | ||
| Govt./Academic/Nonprofit New ABI Member** | $225 | $250 | ||
| * Includes a one-year ABI membership for first-time members only — a $425 value! Expired members should select the member rate and add in the membership renewal fee on this form. You must be an ABI member to attend the conference. | ||||
| Exhibitor Rates | ||||
| ABI Member Exhibitor Registration** | $350 | |||
| New ABI Member Exhibitor Registration*** | $700 | |||
| Additional Booth Representative | $100 | |||
| ** Includes one 6’ table and full registration for one booth representative. | ||||
| *** Includes one 6’ table and full registration for one booth representative AND a one-year ABI membership — a $425 value! | ||||
| Attendee Price | Guest Price | |||
| Optional Events | ||||
| Networking Reception | Free | $20 | ||
ABI DEFINES A “GUEST” AS A SPOUSE, CHILD OR COMPANION — NOT A PROFESSIONAL COLLEAGUE. A professional colleague is defined as someone who consults with or is employed by an organization whose members are eligible for ABI membership. If a professional colleague is found to be registered as a guest, ABI reserves the right to cancel his or her event registration. Any person not meeting the criteria of “guest” who wishes to participate in any ABI function at the conference is required to register separately at the full conference rate.
Cancellation Policy
All fees, except a $75 handling fee, will be refunded if written notice of cancellation is received by September 6, 2023. No refunds will be granted after September 6, but substitutions will be allowed. After September 6, upon written request, a coupon for 20% off the registration fee (not including optional events) will be issued, which can be used (by the canceling registrant only) for any ABI educational program up to one year after this conference, or for this same conference next year.
Anti-Harassment Policy
The American Bankruptcy Institute is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks. Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the conference organizers. Our anti-harassment policy can be found at https://www.abi.org/about-us/bylaws-and-policies.
Program Location
The Westin Cincinnati
21 E 5th St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Conference Attire
Business casual attire is requested, though not required.
2023 Midwest Regional Bankruptcy Seminar Advisory Board
ABI will seek 3 hours of CLE credit in states calculating CLE on a 60-minute hour, and 3.6 hours of CLE credit in 50-minute-hour states. Credit hours granted are subject to each state’s CLE credit-approval regulations and might not be approved prior to the program. NY MCLE: This transitional and non-transitional program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the CLE Board for a maximum of 3.5 credit hours. California MCLE: ABI certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit in the amount of 3 hours.
The American Bankruptcy Institute is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors for Group Live (live in-person) programs. State boards of accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website, www.learningmarket.org.
- Recommended CPE Credits and Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
- Program attendees can earn up to 3.6 CPE credits.
- Prerequisites: none
- Advanced preparation: none
- Program Level: intermediate
- Delivery Method: Group Live
If recorded sessions are offered: CPE credit is available for live sessions only. CPE credit is not available for recorded versions of live sessions.
How to request CPE credit: To request CPE credit for your participation (and obtain a certificate of completion), you will need to complete an ABI Attendance Affidavit. Attendance Affidavits are available at the end of the entire conference, after we have verified your attendance. To receive CPE credit, please click "+ Add Accrediting Agency" and select NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy).
NOTE: All attendees seeking CPE credit must sign in and sign out. You may only claim credit for sessions within the period between your sign-in and sign-out; credit will be adjusted or modified accordingly.
You will receive a personalized link to submit your Attendance Affidavit via email within 7 business days of the last day of the conference.
ABI acknowledges that in some instances there will be persons who need to attend an educational seminar for CLE credit who are not able to pay full registration fees. ABI will handle such instances on a case-by-case basis and will work with the individual on alternative solutions. For persons who cannot meet the full registration rate, ABI will offer a reduced rate based on what the individual can reasonably afford to cover the cost of meals and materials. For persons unable to pay a reduced rate, we may allow the individual to work at our registration area for a few hours during attendee check-in, or assist in conference set-up. ABI also has reduced rates for government employees, professors, law clerks and students. Illinois Attorneys: If registration fees are more than $500, attorneys who qualify will receive a reduction of at least 50% off the registration fee. For information on tuition assistance, send an e-mail to [email protected].